Blog – Page 14 – THE COOKIE JAR

08
Feb
2018

The Unbelievable, Inconceivable, Unforeseeable Truth About Ethan Wilder cover reveal

categories: cover love, Romance, The Unbelievable Inconceivable Unforeseeable Truth About Ethan Wilder, YA, YA mystery

Hi everyone, it’s time for the cover reveal of The Unbelievable, Inconceivable, Unforeseeable Truth About Ethan Wilder! Fair warning: Prepare yourself for so much swoon <3. Book Baby #3’s cover was designed by the amazing Stephanie Mooney, who has created all of my covers to date. She seriously outdid herself this time, you guys.

I cannot wait to show you this awesome cover.

It makes my eyes smile.

I hope it does the same for you…

…and without further ado…

…here is the cover…

…for The Unbelievable, Inconceivable, Unforeseeable Truth About Ethan Wilder!!!

Did you pass out from all the gorgeousness??? Lol, but seriously, I love it!

It captures just the right balance of mystery, romance and swoon. And can I just say, the model’s expression/stance/overall attitude? It’s so very Ethan :). The colors, the font, the feel, I’m absolutely thrilled at how everything turned out!

I’m also excited because 27 people have added The Unbelievable, Inconceivable, Unforeseeable Truth About Ethan Wilder on Goodreads! Yesssssss!!!! I’m sending all of you the best karma and virtual cookies lol :). Seriously, thank you so much for adding my YA romance murder mystery to your shelves. I hope you love it and the cover!

Happy reading,

Cookie O’Gorman

P.S. Be on the lookout for a giveaway next week! 🙂

05
Feb
2018

Coming Soon!

categories: doing what you love, Goodreads, Romance, The Unbelievable Inconceivable Unforeseeable Truth About Ethan Wilder, writing, YA, YA mystery

This is going to be an exciting post because…I have a new book coming soon! Yay, yay, yayyyyyy!!!!!!!

Yes, book baby #3 is on its way, and I’ve even added it to Goodreads. Here are the main details in case you’re interested:

Title: The Unbelievable, Inconceivable, Unforeseeable Truth About Ethan Wilder

Genre: YA romance murder mystery with a Southern twist :).

Release date: April 5, 2018

If you click on the link in the title, you can see the summary as well. And guess what else??? The cover will be revealed on Thursday! Yes, this Thursday, as in just 3 days away. And just so you know, I love the summary and the cover and, of course, the book <3. I really hope you will, too!

If you’d like to add The Unbelievable, Inconceivable, Unforeseeable Truth About Ethan Wilder to your Goodreads TBR, you can do so here :). When that first person added the book, it was such an awesome feeling. More info will be coming soon–and again, there will be a cover reveal on Thursday! I’m so excited, and I hope you’re all having an awesome week!

Happy reading,

Cookie O’Gorman

P.S. BookBub is awesome!!! More on that later as well :).

29
Jan
2018

Hello Again

categories: Adorkable, doing what you love, Ninja Girl, promotion, YA

Hello again, readers! It’s been a while since I last posted, but I wanted to let you what’s been going on. Basically, I ran into some back luck in the new year. My site (yes, my little author site that only like 5 people read) was hacked.

Yes, hacked.

Ugggghhh :/.

I can’t tell you how disheartening/upsetting/alarming that was–but thankfully, I found help in the form of a WordPress tech wizard named Wesley. He and his company came in and worked their magic. They got rid of all the bad stuff. I’m so thankful for his help, expertise and professionalism. It eased my mind to know that he was on the case. And seriously, he helped me get my site back up and running, so yayyyyy, hip-hip-hooray for Wesley the tech wizard!!! 🙂

In bookish news, this week I’m trying something new! BookBub is a site that helps readers find new books and that allows authors to promote their work. Like I said in my Goals post, I want to do better at promoting, so this seemed like a great opportunity. Nerves got to me; the BookBub process was said to be very selective. I’d read several blog posts about this and was worried that my book wouldn’t be selected. However, I decided to go for it anyway because what did I have to lose?

And guess what? They selected ADORKABLE for a Featured Deal!!! Huzzah!

I was elated. Part of me had trouble believing it, and I gotta say I’m so excited about this promotion!

ADORKABLE will be available for just $0.99 from January 29 until February 2, 2018. That’s Monday through Friday, you guys! If you’d help me spread the word, I’d be ever so grateful <3.

I’m also working on a giveaway! Not sure yet if it will be a Goodreads, Rafflecopter or Facebook giveaway, but I’m looking forward to it. Hint, hint: There will be signed copies of NINJA GIRL and ADORKABLE involved :).

Happy reading,

Cookie O’Gorman

P.S. I sent my next book to the formatter today, eep! And I’ve been working with my designer on a cover that makes me go starry-eyed sigh *__*. I hope you all have a great week!

03
Jan
2018

Goals for 2018

categories: Adorkable, doing what you love, Happy Holidays, Kamuzasok Kavarasok, Ninja Girl, Romance, self-publishing, writing, YA

First post of the new year, whoop!

It’s a time for new beginnings, new hopes and a fresh start. It’s also the time for resolutions, but to be honest, I’ve never been a big fan of those. They are so easy to break. And it’s so easy to feel like a failure when that happens. Ugh.

So instead, I set goals.

Some are writing-oriented like: Publish a book. Finish writing my current WIP. Try new things with marketing/promotion. Keep being thankful and doing giveaways because readers rock! Write more, write better, write something I would love to read.

Others are more personal like: Be a better person. Make someone’s life easier. Restore and strengthen my faith. Exercise more, worry less, keep heart and stay positive.

I ended 2017 surrounded by the people and the books that I love <3. I’m hard at work on my next books, and I hope that readers will want to read them. A goal that I’ve always had (and continue to have in 2018) is to write the best book possible for my readers and myself.

So, how is 2018 treating you so far? Any resolutions or goals for the new year? Any new books? 😉

I hope you’re all doing well and that you’re having a wonderful week!

Happy reading,

Cookie O’Gorman

P.S. Another goal for 2018: Figure out why the pics in my posts end up sideways on computer but right on mobile devices lol!

26
Dec
2017

We have a winner!

categories: Adorkable, Amazon, doing what you love, giveaway, Happy Holidays, Merry Christmas, Ninja Girl, Ninja Girl Christmas Giveaway, Romance, self-publishing, YA

I hope you all had a very merry Christmas!

My day was spent with the people I love, and it was wonderful to finally give them their presents. Although I’m not the biggest fan of shopping (understatement of the century–and bookstores don’t count. I could stay in the bookstore forever), I absolutely LOVE giving.

It rocks. It makes them feel good, makes you feel good. Speaking of which…

We have a winner! The winner of the NINJA GIRL Christmas Giveaway is:

Janet!!!

Congratulations, Janet! Your $25 Amazon gift card is on its way, and I hope you love it! Thank you so much to everyone who entered the giveaway and who has supported both NINJA GIRL and ADORKABLE. I appreciate your support so very much. I’ll have to do another giveaway soon because it feels so awesome to give :).

May the odds be ever in your favor, may the Force be with you, and may your holiday be filled with awesome!

Happy reading,

Cookie O’Gorman

23
Dec
2017

Tis The Season

categories: Adorkable, fun, Happy Holidays, Harry Potter, Merry Christmas, YA

It’s two days before Christmas. I’m finally done shopping–thank goodness!–and now I can slow down and just rest for a bit :).

One of my good friends (one of my only friends lol. Thanks, Nina!) got me the little mystery box pictured below.

I’ve gotta admit: I was way too excited about what was in there. Harry Potter lovers, you feel me on this, right? It could be anything. A thestral, dragon, pixie, owl, a Neville or *gasp* a Snape <3. The mystery is the best part, so if you know any HP fans, I would definitely recommend!

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So, what you ask was in the box???

A mini Harry Potter!!!!! Awww, isn’t he just the cutest? He is totally adorkable with his sorting hat and glasses <3.

Mini Mr. Potter definitely brightened my day, and I just wanted to say: Happy Holidays to all of you! And if you’re someone who struggles through this time of year, I hope you know that you are not alone. It can be hard, and I’m right there with you. But I hope you find a bit of magic this holiday season, something to make it wonderful. Merry Christmas, my lovely readers, I wish you only the best books and all of the best times with those you love!

Happy reading,

Cookie O’Gorman

15
Dec
2017

It’s Giveaway Time :)

categories: Amazon, giveaway, Ninja Girl, Ninja Girl Christmas Giveaway, Romance, self-publishing, YA

Okay, in case you missed it: NINJA GIRL came out in paperback yesterday! Yay, yay, yayyyyy :). I’ve gotten several nice comments, and I appreciate them so much; the power of a kind word to brighten someone’s day is very real. Also, some people have already bought the book–which is crazy awesome. I’m so so thankful for every reader and for anyone who gives Ash and Snow a chance <3.

Second, like I said at the end of the previous post…it’s giveaway time!!!

The NINJA GIRL Christmas Giveaway will run from December 15 until December 25, and a random winner will be chosen to win a $25 Amazon gift card! 🙂 You can enter using the rafflecopter below. With Christmas right around the corner, I definitely wanted to do a giveaway to say THANK YOU to my readers, so please enter as many times as you can!

a Rafflecopter giveaway

I’ll be doing another post next week, but until then…happy holidays, everyone! I hope life is treating you well. Thank you so much again for making yesterday a great day, and best of luck in the giveaway!

Happy reading,

Cookie O’Gorman

14
Dec
2017

Happy Paperback Release Day!!!

categories: Adorkable, Amazon, doing what you love, Ninja Girl, Release Day, Romance, self-publishing, YA

I can’t believe it’s here! Today is the day, my adorkable ninja readers, the day that Snow and Ash make their big debut in print <333. And I’ve gotta say:

Happy Paperback Release Day, NINJA GIRL!!!!!!!

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It’s live, you guys! Snow and Ash’s story is now available in another format, and I’m so excited. I hope readers embrace their story, and the mix of action and romance. I hope they love the strength, the chemistry, the funny, and of course, the swoon in NINJA GIRL.

Oh my Ash, do I hope they swoon :).

I can honestly say that this–publishing my second paperback–is just as exciting (and nerve-wracking lol) as the first time. I care about my characters, and the experience of seeing a physical copy of their story, the beautiful cover, the real-life pages, knowing all the feelings and time that went into writing this little YA romance? Ahhh, it is a truly amazing feeling <3.

Also, print books are just awesome! I only give them to the people I really like lol. I don’t loan mine out because I’m afraid of bent pages and torn covers (shivers). As much as I love my iPad–and I definitely do!–books you can hold in your hand are irreplaceable. Some people only read print books. So, I’m hoping NINJA GIRL will find even more awesome readers and that Snow and Ash will find a place in their hearts and on their shelves.

And it’s just in time for Christmas!!!

I love getting books for Christmas, so hopefully NINJA GIRL (and ADORKABLE) will find its way under some bookish person’s Christmas tree lol :). As always, thank you so much for your support, and I hope you’re having a wonderful week!

Happy reading and Happy Paperback Release Day,

Cookie O’Gorman

P.S. I’ll be doing a giveaway tomorrow to celebrate, yayyyy! 🙂

12
Dec
2017

Just 2 Days!

categories: Adorkable, cover love, Harry Potter, Kamuzasok Kavarasok, Ninja Girl, Romance, self-publishing, YA

Just a reminder: The NINJA GIRL paperback will be released on Thursday, December 14, 2017!!!

That’s this week, you guys, in just 2 days–or 1 depending on when you read this post.

Also…I knew it would look awesome on my shelf. Le sigh <3 <3 <3.

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Of course, Mr. Potter approves ;).

I hope you are all well and that your shelves are gorgeous and overflowing with amazing books!

Happy reading,

Cookie O’Gorman

P.S. Oh my goodness, I really can’t believe NINJA GIRL is coming out in paperback this Thursday!!!!! So, so excited!

08
Dec
2017

Proofs & Paperbacks

categories: cover love, Ninja Girl, Romance, self-publishing, YA

I received my NINJA GIRL proofs today, and opening the box, taking the book out, holding it in my hands was just *sigh* a truly amazing feeling! Thank you SO much to Stephanie Mooney for this beautiful cover–she is magic, you guys! This week I’ve been a bit under the weather–but I have to say seeing NINJA GIRL in print was a much needed pick-me-up :).

I hope it will do the same for you!

Here are the book pics–I took several because I was so excited, but I’ll limit it to three here lol.

Here’s the paperback as it looked in the box…

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…the awesome title page…

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…the spine of the paperback <3.

I love, love, love it so much!!!! That color fade on the spine? Just WOW, and the book itself, I keep staring, but I can’t help it–and I don’t really want to lol. I cannot wait to add it to my shelf right next to ADORKABLE :). If you were one of the people who asked about if/when NINJA GIRL was coming to print or if you wrote a kind review/comment, THANK YOU!!!!!! This one is for you, and I hope the print book finds even more readers who will love Snow and Ash’s story <3.

I will be releasing NINJA GIRL in paperback on December 14, 2017!!!

As long as Amazon doesn’t do anything weird, it should be available next Thursday (just in time for Christmas!). Whether you’ve read the ebook or not, I hope you’ll check it out!

Happy reading,

Cookie O’Gorman